# Event Details - **Event Name**: Women of the Enlightenment Walking Tour - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join tour guide Ruth to find out about women who were active during the Enlightenment period.About this EventThe Enlightenment may be seen mainly as a male phenomenon, but women were there too! Join Ruth for to hear about writers, painters, hostesses, scientists, philosophers, and more besides. Starting on Castle Esplanade you will wind your way down the Lawnmarket, onto the High Street, down the mound and finish in the New Town near the Assembly Rooms on George Street.The tour will take two hours (120mins) in total, and will be outside with no shelter so please wrap up according to the weather conditions! There will be no toilet stops and very few seats along the way.FAQsWhere and when do we meet?Please meet at the top of the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, to the left of the drawbridge entrance, 5-10 minutes before the tour is due to start.Where will we finish?On George Street, near the Assembly Rooms.Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?No, phone ticket is fineSafety issuesPlease be aware that there are no seats available along the route, so the tour will be on your feet, walking and standing. You are responsible for your own safety. Taking part in the tour means you are participating at your own risk. If you have pre-existing conditions that may be relevant or feel unwell during the tour, please let your guide know. You are also responsible for looking after your own belongings.Data protectionYour privacy will be maintained at all times. We will never share or sell the information contained in our database to any third parties. Your details will be kept by Ruth Boreham in the run up to the event, and for the purposes of sending you an email after the event with details of people and books mentioned during the tour, as well as occasional emails about future tours. You can ask her to delete your details at any time after the tour. Your phone number is in case of any issues on the day. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/women-of-the-enlightenment-walking-tour/100001986894190008 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 22.38, max: 22.38, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Edinburgh - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Edinburgh Castle - **lat**: 55.9486645 - **long**: -3.1978485 - **full address**: Edinburgh Castle, Castlehill, Edinburgh, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Women of the Enlightenment Walking Tour - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/0aeaf3c8f0a56e9b1c50f54f4c5958e10b9bd845cea124f192b80198fd1b4d3f-rimg-w526-h277-dc655e5a-gmir.jpg?v=1775572550 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Women of the Enlightenment Walking Tour being held? - **A:** Women of the Enlightenment Walking Tour takes place on Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Edinburgh Castle, Castlehill, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Women of the Enlightenment Walking Tour? - **A:** Tickets for Women of the Enlightenment Walking Tour are priced at GBP 22 per person. 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